retinal

CEFRB2

/ˈɹɛt.ɪn.əl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A yellow to orange aldehyde derived from vitamin A that is formed from rhodopsin by the action of light and in combination with proteins forms the visual pigments of the retinal rods and cones.

Examples

  • I had retinal detachment five years ago.

  • 3-D glasses make use of retinal disparity.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of or pertaining to the retina.

Synonyms

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The blank layer in the eye turns light into signals for the brain.

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Origin

adjective

From retina + -al (“of or pertaining to”).